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Today we found out

gloriajean — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:39:05 GMT

My beautiful little grandgirls, age 3, have severe Autism. We are devatrated. Please would you pray for them and their parents? They have a long road ahead of them. They are brilliant acedemitry but their motor and social skills are autistic They already are going to PT and OT twice a week and doing well on that. Just started the OT.

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GiantsLover — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 07:48:32 GMT

God Bless those precious babies.

Saying prayers and sending blessings and hugs.

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go2girl — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:43:44 GMT

Gloriajean, I am so sorry to learn about your precious little twns. I know how much you love and adore them and how active you have been in their lives. Now you know the conclusions of the tests and now you can all work togeter to make their journey one where they are surrounded by the love and light of all those who love them so dearly. My heart goes out to you and her family. I will pray for you and for girls. Are you doing ok?

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denisemb — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 09:14:40 GMT

Sending prayers and good thoughts for them AND you.

Please take care and I'm sure you all will give them the love and assistance to help these angels.

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cherry — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 09:23:02 GMT

I am so sorry @gloriajean Of course I will pray for them..I know that all the love and care you give them will make a huge difference in their lives. God bless all of you

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hopi — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:00:34 GMT

Prayers

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mizree — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:12:06 GMT

@gloriajean prayers for your granddaughters, their parents, and you. Therapies will mean a world of difference for these girls. This will give them the opportunity to be the best they can be. Anytime you can observe, you will learn little ways to help them. Prayers for peace and strength for your entire family.

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cherry — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:02:58 GMT

@gloriajean I just want to remind you my husband's cousin has an autistic son. He was very smart, just like your twins. With therapy ,he has been able to drive a car ,and live independently in is own apartment, and holds down a job. He talks to people , He is just like everyone else ,except he is austistic..

So don't despair. this will be a whole new ball game for your grands, and you just watch them flourish

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violann — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 10:41:39 GMT

@gloriajean wrote:
My beautiful little grandgirls, age 3, have severe Autism. We are devatrated. Please would you pray for them and their parents? They have a long road ahead of them. They are brilliant acedemitry but their motor and social skills are autistic They already are going to PT and OT twice a week and doing well on that. Just started the OT.

Dearest @gloriajean when my son and daughter in law were diagnosed, before birth, carrying a child with a terrifying "difference" we thought the world had ended.
Little did we suspect, during our tears and fears and lamentations, that a beautiful, glowing world of enchanting possibility had opened in all our lives.

Although I will not be able to compare your experience to mine, since I knew before we met that my little bundle of love would be challenged, I will tell you that your life has now stopped being full of questions and will now become full of surprises.

Every therapy triumph is a gift, with some being major milestones and some being little kisses from the Angels.

The diagnosis is a powerful first step. Move forward with Grandma pride in every step your girlies make. When the road is longer, we grandmas can be love givers to help guide the steps toward successful change.

I pray every day for "those who suffer", but wait until you start to see what these little ones can, and WILL, do!

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cherry — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:00:55 GMT

@violann God put that baby, in exactly the right home. God bless all of you

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ScrapHappy — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:07:37 GMT

Sending thoughts and prayers. God bless.

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Jaspersmom — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:27:59 GMT

It's difficult to hear this diagnosis, BUT please know there are wonderful therapies and programs for those with autism. We have several children in my family who are on the spectrum and have a wide range of abilities. I'm also a teacher and supervise student teachers who work with the special education population. The youngest in my family who was diagnosed just a few years ago is making excellent gains and doing well both socially and academically. An older relative (21) is off the charts in intelligence but struggles with social skills. However, she has worked with an excellent therapist and has come a long, long way. She just got her first job and is handling it quite well. The very oldest in the family has more severe autism and is in a special program. He has made many gains through the years as well, but he will never have the independence some of the others have. Please don't lose hope. The challenges are real, but the rewards can be great. Many blessings to all of you.

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fancy pantsy — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:33:38 GMT

i just wanted to say that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers @gloriajean . it has been heartwarming to read the words of support and encouragement that you have recieved here.

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panda1234 — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:45:26 GMT

@violann wrote:
@gloriajean wrote:
My beautiful little grandgirls, age 3, have severe Autism. We are devatrated. Please would you pray for them and their parents? They have a long road ahead of them. They are brilliant acedemitry but their motor and social skills are autistic They already are going to PT and OT twice a week and doing well on that. Just started the OT.
Dearest @gloriajean when my son and daughter in law were diagnosed, before birth, carrying a child with a terrifying "difference" we thought the world had ended.
Little did we suspect, during our tears and fears and lamentations, that a beautiful, glowing world of enchanting possibility had opened in all our lives.
Although I will not be able to compare your experience to mine, since I knew before we met that my little bundle of love would be challenged, I will tell you that your life has now stopped being full of questions and will now become full of surprises.
Every therapy triumph is a gift, with some being major milestones and some being little kisses from the Angels.
The diagnosis is a powerful first step. Move forward with Grandma pride in every step your girlies make. When the road is longer, we grandmas can be love givers to help guide the steps toward successful change.
I pray every day for "those who suffer", but wait until you start to see what these little ones can, and WILL, do!

@violann Beautifully written and oh so true. Your post brought tears to my eyes. You have a gift for the written word.

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PamfromCT — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:09:44 GMT

You, and your sweet little ones, will be in my thoughts and prayers. As others have said, there have been many advancements in treatment, so you can take much hope for your little honeys’ treatment. You are a fine grandmother, and you are and will be a source of support and love. blessings to you and your family. Pam

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LoveMyBaby — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:27:48 GMT

@gloriajean

(((Hug))) 🙏🏼 ❤️

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Mary Bailey — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:34:20 GMT

Adding my prayers

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AuntG — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:36:37 GMT

I remember when you posted pictures of the sweeties.

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skatting44 — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:06:13 GMT

@gloriajean wrote:
My beautiful little grandgirls, age 3, have severe Autism. We are devatrated. Please would you pray for them and their parents? They have a long road ahead of them. They are brilliant acedemitry but their motor and social skills are autistic They already are going to PT and OT twice a week and doing well on that. Just started the OT.

So sorry and pray they continue to do well with PT & OT . Are they identical twins ?

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Bird mama — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 14:17:38 GMT

@gloriajean I have been praying for Allie and Aria since you first mentioned testing for autism. They have their own flameless candle that will continue to cycle on their behalf.

I don't know much about autism however I have the belief that like any other disease, early intervention and treatment/therapy has to be more beneficial than waiting.